Community Based ESOL and Modern Languages
British Sign Language (BSL) Introduction
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 3
Study mode Evening
Duration 11 weeks
Start date
Feb 2023
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Course overview
This is a ten-week evening course that gives attendees an introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Awareness. It is aimed at family, friends, health professionals and carers of those with hearing impairments. The course includes additional self-study time on our online platform Moodle with access to resources and videos to consolidate learning.
Course fee: £159
Please note that, if you are eligible, it is possible to use an ITA towards the cost of the course. See the following link for details: https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/sds-individual-training-accounts-ita
What you will learn
Topics covered will include:
- Fingerspelling
- Numbers
- Exchanging information
- Everyday phrases
- People
- Locations and directions
- Calendar
How the course is assessed
- Optional SQA assessment at the end of the course: 'British Sign Language: an introduction.
Number of days per week
- Tuesday afternoons or evenings for 10 weeks:
- Group A: 5.15- 6.45 pm
- Group B: 7.15- 8.45 pm
- The course will start on Tuesday 21st February and finish on Tuesday 9th May 2022 (No class on 04/04 and 11/04).
- Price: £159.
- The course can be funded by an ITA if you are eligible for one. See My World of Work for details.
Entry requirements
- An interest in learning and better understanding BSL
Progression and Articulation Routes
- BSL Level 1
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Evening | 21/02/23 | 11 Weeks |
